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BK59 LMX

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Light intensity significantly reduced. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Light intensity significantly reduced. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,851 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & trays

Fail 25 Sep 2020 94,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & trays

Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,885 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & trays

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,417 miles

covers & trays

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,301 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BK59 LMX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK59 LMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK59 LMX registered?

BK59 LMX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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